Movie Review: "What Maisie Knew"

Rating: RLength: 99 minutesRelease Date: May 3, 2013Directed by: Scott McGehee, David SiegelGenre: DramaStars: 3.5 out of 5Adapted from a short novel by Henry James, "What Maisie Knew" is a story about divorce and a child lost in a bitter custody battle. Although it made ...

The Ladies of "Star Trek Into Darkness"

When people think of J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek films, they often think of characters such as Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. However, fans of the longtime series of TV shows and movies know that those men depend on some very strong women to keep the USS Enterprise going...

Movie Review "The Hangover"

Rating: RLength: 100 minutesRelease date: June 5, 2009Directed by: Todd PhillipsGenre: ComedyStars: 3.5 out of 5 In 2009, Director Todd Phillips struck comedy gold with the release of the buddy adventure "The Hangover." Since then, the film has launched its own franchise,...

Movie Review: "Iron Man 3"

Rating: PG-13 (intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, brief suggestive content) Length: 130 minutes Release Date: May 3, 2013 Directed by: Shane Black Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-FiStars: 4 out of 5 When the superheroes of "The Avengers" finally saved the world from ...

"Star Trek Into Darkness" Villain John Harrison

After the international box-office success of "Star Trek" in 2009, Paramount and director J.J. Abrams decided to make a sequel. It has taken four years to come to the screen, but "Star Trek Into Darkness" is finally set for a May 17, 2013 release. Shortly before filming ...

Movie Review: "Love Is All You Need"

Rating: R (brief sexuality, nudity, and some language) Length: 116 min Release date: Sept. 6, 2012 Directed by: Susanne Bier Genre: Comedy, RomanceStars: 3 out of 5 "Love Is All You Need" is the heartwarming tale of a woman who loses and finds herself through arduous cancer...

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Rating: R Length: 130 minutes Release Date: March 17, 2013 Directed by: Mira Nair Genre: ThrillerStars: 3 out of 5 Several films have examined the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, either directly (in films such as...

Ten Likely Blockbusters Slated for Summer 2013 Releases

As schools let out and temperatures rise, families and friends make plans to hit the cool, dark interiors of local movie theaters. Summer is the time when studios put it all on the line, casting nets of high-budget cinema in the hopes of drawing blockbuster crowds....

"Risky Business" Movie Review

Rating: RLength: 98 minutesRelease Date: Aug. 5, 1983Directed by: Paul BrickmanGenre: Drama / ComedyStars: 3 out of 5"Risky Business" defined the youth of America for a generation in the early 80s. The combination of comedy and drama touched the hearts of moviegoers and...

Movie Review: At Any Price

Rating: R (language, sexual content including a strong graphic image)Length: 105 minutesRelease Date: April 24, 2013Directed by: Ramin BahraniGenre: Drama/ThrillerStars: 3 out of 5Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) is an aging man who is beginning to wonder what exactly his...

Carey Mulligan's Dramatic Rise to Fame

Carey Mulligan was born on May 28, 1995 in Westminster, London, England. Born into a middle class working family, Mulligan led a rather uneventful childhood. As a child, she lived briefly in Germany while her father managed a hotel. After returning to England, she attended...

Movie Review: Face/Off

Rating: R (strong language, intense sequences of strong violence)Length: 138 minutesRelease Date: June 27, 1997Directed by: John WooGenre: Action/Crime/ThrillerStars: 4 out of 5 Sean Archer (John Travolta) is an FBI agent who has been tracking down terrorist Castor Troy...

Movie Review: "Arthur Newman"

Rating: R Length: 101 minutes Release Date: April 26, 2013 Directed By: Dante Ariola Genre: Drama/ComedyStars: 3 out of 5 Released to United States viewers in April 2013, "Arthur Newman" gave audiences a look into what it might be like if they were able to escape their...

"The Great Gatsby" Boasts an All-Star Cast

Australian director Baz Luhrmann is as well known for the music he uses to enhance his films as he is for the actual films. This is because the director expertly mixes sound with each individual scene to produce a rich effect. Imagine the surprise of his fans when he...

Movie Review: "Cars"

Rating: GLength: 117 minutesRelease Date: June 9, 2006Directed by: John Lasseter and Joe RanftGenre: Animation/ Adventure / ComedyStars: 3.5 out of 5Pixar quickly reached fame after the success of "Toy Story" and other animated classics, and "Cars" continues the trend. The...
 

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